Violence and terrorism (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Islam widely recognised as
Islam widely recognised as
A religion of peace
Ummah definition
Ummah definition
The global Muslim community
When violence acceptable in Islam
When violence acceptable in Islam
Defence only, as last resort
Surah 8:61 message
Surah 8:61 message
Incline to peace when others offer it
Surah 2:190 on limits of fighting
Surah 2:190 on limits of fighting
Fight who fight you but don't transgress
5 areas most affected by Islamic terrorism
5 areas most affected by Islamic terrorism
Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria
4 major Islamic extremist groups
4 major Islamic extremist groups
ISIS, Boko Haram, Taliban, Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda's major attack date
Al-Qaeda's major attack date
11th September 2001
Extremist groups as % of Muslims
Extremist groups as % of Muslims
A tiny fraction
How extremists misuse Surah 9:5
How extremists misuse Surah 9:5
Focus on 1st part, ignore mercy & context
Allah's qualities Muslims should emulate
Allah's qualities Muslims should emulate
Merciful and forgiving
When is violence used in Islam
When is violence used in Islam
Last resort after peaceful methods fail
Surah 25:63 ideal Muslim response to hostility
Surah 25:63 ideal Muslim response to hostility
Words of peace
Why context matters for Qur'anic interpretation
Why context matters for Qur'anic interpretation
Some verses for specific historical situations
Vast majority of Muslims view on terrorism
Vast majority of Muslims view on terrorism
Completely reject it